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Belgium's 'Super Minister' Covers for 12 Colleagues
Rob Beenders, Belgium's consumer protection minister, handles portfolios of 12 federal colleagues during the summer break, ensuring government continuity.
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Rob Beenders, Belgium's consumer protection minister, handles portfolios of 12 federal colleagues during the summer break, ensuring government continuity.
Belgium's social fraud crackdown recovered over €100M in Q1 2026. Minister Beenders reports 38,556 investigations and progress on the action plan.
Belgium records 7,873 social fraud reports in 2025, a historic high. Critics warn the surge promotes distrust, while the government defends it.